Why Merry Christmas Instead of a Happy Holiday
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
One of the cultural shocks I experienced when I came to the United States years back was the controversy surrounding greetings during December. Some say, "Merry Christmas," while others prefer "Happy Holidays." Initially, this confusion made little sense to me. ...
Your Worth, My Worth: A Reflection on Character
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
What makes us valuable? Is it our looks, our professional accomplishments, or our material possessions? While these things might make us feel good about ourselves, they don't define our true worth. Imagine a shiny toy that looks impressive on the ...
Faith Over Struggles
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
Faith helps us navigate the struggles, the fatigue, and the noon-day experiences of our lives. Ugochukwu was the loveliest child in my family and my youngest brother. I loved him so much. Shortly after my ordination, he passed at 14. ...
Salt and light: a call to witnessing
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
The Blessed Lord uses two metaphors to speak to the witnessing life of his disciples in the Gospel of Matthew 5: 13-16. They are the famous lines–"you are the salt of the earth" and "you are the light of the ...